Breakthrough!

Share your experience and tell us how using positive reinforcement training methods has changed yours and your dogs' lives.

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Wes
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Breakthrough!

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Hey all, thought I'd give an update on Rosie, my APBT whom I posted about a while back. She was highly reactive toward other dogs due to being so fearful, so I took the advice here and kept her away from other dogs for a while. I did read "Scaredy Dog!" and Rosie's new favourite game is trying to pick out new things to do to get her chicken. :D

Anyway, we had our first big outing about town the other day. During our walk, I saw a golden that Rosie had previously went berserk over in the distance and was able to get her to focus on me as the golden walked past her on the sidewalk. I was so proud, not so much as a peep out of her! All she wanted was the chicken and couldn't care less about the other dog. She still has a long way to go, I know, but I had to share, I was so excited. You folks are amazing, big hugs to all who take their time to give advice and help out here. :D
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Woo-hoo, way to go! :D That's terrific news, well done. :D
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Well done, it is all down to your hard work :D
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Well done to you and Rosie! Yes, most reactive dogs are always a work in progress but any step forward is a huge leap for your confidence and your dog's! Hugs!!!
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Lovely! Well done both of you and thank you for the feedback.
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